Which of the following would most likely be associated with the situation described in Question 11?
a. Operator error
b. Fading light source
c. Instrument miscalibrated
d. Starting a new lot number of thromboplastin reagent
ANS: D
Shifts can occur when a new reagent is introduced. A fading light source would lead to trend error. If the instrument were calibrated incorrectly, then both controls should be out; likewise, operator error would result in both controls being unacceptable.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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